Patient's question:
My son is now almost one week old. Last night, he suddenly had watery diarrhea, like water. I quickly gave him some medicine, and from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m., there were three more episodes of watery diarrhea.What kind of help I need: What could be the possible cause? How should it be treated? Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
From your description, it seems very likely that your child's diarrhea is caused by rotavirus infection, leading to nausea and vomiting in the autumn and winter.1. Check your child's stool to see if it contains rotavirus infection. If it does, antiviral treatment such as ribavirin granules may be needed.
2. Montmorillonite can be used to stop diarrhea and protect the intestinal mucosa. However, the dosage of this medicine needs to be higher to be effective. You don't need to worry about an overdose because it is not absorbed in the intestines.
3. You can also add Lactobacillus, Lactase, and pepsin oral solution to enhance absorption.
4. If your child is still drinking formula, it is recommended to switch to a formula specifically formulated for children with nausea and vomiting (e.g., soy formula) for a period of time. After your child's stool returns completely normal, switch back to regular formula after two weeks.